Senior Manager, Market Access Strategy

Job Description

Vertex currently operates at the forefront of rare disease scientific innovation and has successfully developed and commercialized multiple breakthrough medicines for Cystic Fibrosis (CF). In addition to clinical development programs in CF, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases including programs in Type 1 diabetes, hemoglobinopathies, APOL-1 Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Pain, and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).

The Market Access Strategy, Senior Manager is responsible for supporting optimal market access across all marketed CF products, primarily Alyftrek and Trikafta, through designing and executing high-impact initiatives across Payer, PBM, Specialty Pharmacy and other customer segments. The individual selected will be part of a team that creates and implements strategies to drive payer awareness of currently available Vertex CF medicines, supports the activities of our limited distribution specialty pharmacy network, creates insight driven resources, and provides best-in-class training and plan-of-action (POA) support. This role will work closely with Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs, Public Affairs, HEOR, Trade and Payer Account Management, and Field colleagues to ensure goal alignment and to meet corporate objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborates across the US Market Access team, Brand Marketing, HEOR, Medical Legal, Regulatory and other departments to develop US market access strategies and tactical plans to support CF portfolio activities associated with US label expansions, SP network patient adherence initiatives and improved payer access
• Manages the agency of record to ensure quality submissions to the LMR (Legal Medical Regulatory) review team on time and within budget
• Develops and executes best-in-class resources for specialty pharmacy accounts in the Vertex limited distribution network (LDN) that support patient adherence and SP enhanced services
• Co-create resources to support field pull-through engagement with HCPs
• Act as trusted, subject matter expert on US trade and distribution landscape to internal colleagues and external customers
• Supports the Market Access Field Organization in customer segmentation strategy, planning and execution (eg training, account management tools/resources, and POA needs)
• Leads insight generation efforts from the field team and data and analytics team to assist in the development of appropriate, educational messages and brand initiatives to drive the value narrative
• Supports the Market Access Strategy - CF brand planning process to align with internal stakeholders and meet process deadlines and budget to plan and execute Trade ad boards
• Accountable for CRM requirements and insight mining, CRC reviews, Customer Facing talking points and development of launch KPIs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and MBA/Masters preferred
• 3-5 years of US pharmaceutical industry experience with increasing responsibilities with 2-3+ years' experience within payer marketing or brand marketing
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to influence and collaborate with a diverse stakeholder community to achieve actionable and timely results, through establishing strong and sustainable relationships
• Demonstrated experience in the operations of a limited distribution specialty pharmacy network on patient adherence, enhanced service contracting, and the impact of distribution channel inventory management
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the healthcare reimbursement landscape and the shared and competing priorities for payers, PBMs, and manufacturers
• Successful management of simultaneous, complex projects to completion in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
• Strong analytical (qualitative and quantitative), strategic thinking, creativity & problem-solving skills
• Self-starter and ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with a passion for collaboration across different functional stakeholders to deliver the best possible outcome
• Agency experience is preferred with a successful track record of compliant and effective management of the LRM process

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com